They are yet to celebrate the first birthday of their business, but business partners, David Adams and, Ruari Richardson of Observatory have taken the stationery supplies industry by storm. They boldly “guarantee” that they will slash any business’ stationery cost by more than a fraction and their confidence is is backed by a price comparison calculator on their website.

The Premier's Entrepreneurship Recognition Awards 2014, now in its second year, is part of the Western Cape Government’s aim to create a vibrant, innovative and sustainable economy characterised by growth, employment and increasing equity and opportunity.

The search is on for South Africa’s brightest minds in innovation at this year’s annual Pitching Den competition. All entrepreneurs, researchers, inventors, incubators and innovators across all industries are urged to enter this prestigious competition for the chance to pitch their creative ideas and a chance to win a share of R25,000. On top of that, Spoor & Fisher, a full service intellectual property law firm, will award three trademarks and a patent search to worthy candidates.

Big business and government must work closely together to create a thriving small business economy if South Africa is to meet its real growth potential and create decent, sustainable jobs over the next five years.

As consumers become more informed about what they put on their plates and demand for free-range and pasture-reared products increases, it’s sparking an interesting trend within the South African landscape. The ethically-raised pork that you are eating could very well come from an emerging farmer who, for the very first time, has access to land and opportunities that were previously limited.

The University of Stellenbosch Business School (USB) will extend its Small Business Academy (SBA) to Mitchell's Plain in 2014. This follows the huge interest from all areas after the first group of small

ENTREPRENEURSHIP is increasingly generating more awareness in South Africa and while the industry should be a desirable employment option for most, there are various challenges that entrepreneurs entering the market should bear in mind when starting their new venture.

South Africa is well known for its high unemployment rates especially amongst the youth. In an attempt to reduce this, Government has proposed the implementation of the Employment Tax Incentive (ETI) scheme to encourage businesses to employ young people.